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toilet powder
noun
- a fine powder sprinkled or rubbed over the skin, especially after bathing.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of toilet powder1
First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences
Use light, seasonable clothing, bathe frequently, and use plenty of good toilet powder.
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Is also extensively used as a toilet powder, and is sold under various names; it is not so unctuous as the ordinary kind.
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Over these he sprinkled some toilet powder, and this he covered with a layer of powdered vitriol and alum.
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Dr. Poyet also puts singers on their guard against scented toilet powder.
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After the rub apply a little toilet powder if the patient desires it.
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